In Winston there are 5 residential internet providers covering 86.36% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 303 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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5 Internet Service Providers in Winston
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Winston are not shown.
Winston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 86.36% of Winston. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Now you can call companies in Winston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Winston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Winston.
Internet Speed Key
The average Winston home can get up to 303 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 17.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.67% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Winston.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Winston, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Winston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Winston you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.68% of Winston homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 66.67%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.02%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 13.64% of Winston homes.
Internet Market Health in Winston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Winston internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Winston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Winston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Winston homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Winston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Winston badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Winston, along with details on where in Winston and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Winston, NM
Windstream DSL coverage
About 79.80%, or 158 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Winston area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Winston.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Winston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Winston. The fastest plan anyone in Winston can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston customers is up to 109 Mbps.
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- 42.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Winston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Winston DSL providers. Windstream offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Winston is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 28 Mbps.
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- 44.9% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Winston, NM
Windstream fiber coverage
About 17.68%, or 35 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Winston area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Winston.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Winston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Winston. The fastest plan anyone in Winston can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Winston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Winston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Winston fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Winston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WNM Communications DSL in Winston, NM
WNM Communications DSL coverage
About 4.55%, or 9 people, have WNM Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and east Winston area. WNM Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Winston.
WNM Communications DSL download speeds
WNM Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Winston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, WNM Communications DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Winston. The fastest plan anyone in Winston can order from WNM Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Winston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
WNM Communications DSL upload speeds
In Winston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WNM Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, WNM Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Winston DSL providers. WNM Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Winston is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Higher Speed Internet Fixed Wireless in Winston, NM
Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 2.53%, or 5 people, have Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and east Winston area. Higher Speed Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Winston.
Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Higher Speed Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Winston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Winston. The fastest plan anyone in Winston can order from Higher Speed Internet goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Winston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Winston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Higher Speed Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Winston fixed wireless providers. Higher Speed Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Winston is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Winston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Winston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Winston compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Internet speeds in Winston are slower versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 1,374 Mbps in New Mexico versus 303 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New Mexico is 98.35% versus 86.36% in Winston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Winston are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Monticello, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cuchillo, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elephant Butte, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mogollon, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasanton, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glenwood, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stargo, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ponderosa Heights, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sierra Vista, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ruidoso, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Eagle Bay, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eden, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ecleto, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eben Junction, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Hickory, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Greenwich, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Franklin, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Berwick, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Ararat, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Alburg, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds